CVE-2017-2948: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Jan 11 2017(Updated: )
Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 15.020.20042 and earlier, 15.006.30244 and earlier, 11.0.18 and earlier have an exploitable buffer overflow / underflow vulnerability in the XFA engine. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=11.0.18 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader DC | <=15.006.30244 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader DC | <=15.020.20042 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=15.006.30244 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=15.020.20042 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=11.0.18 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System | ||
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=11.0.18 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader DC | <=15.006.30244 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader DC | <=15.020.20042 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=15.006.30244 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=15.020.20042 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=11.0.18 | |
| Any of | ||
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-2948?
CVE-2017-2948 has a critical severity level due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2948?
To fix CVE-2017-2948, update Adobe Acrobat Reader to a version later than 11.0.18 or Adobe Acrobat DC to a version later than 15.006.30244.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2017-2948?
CVE-2017-2948 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 11.0.18 and earlier as well as Adobe Acrobat DC versions prior to 15.006.30244.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2017-2948?
Exploitation of CVE-2017-2948 could lead to arbitrary code execution on the victim's machine.
Which versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader need to be updated for CVE-2017-2948?
Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 11.0.18 and earlier need to be updated to address CVE-2017-2948.
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